JBS has already welcomed 6.8 thousand immigrants into its workforce
As one of the world's largest food companies, JBS has recently exceeded the milestone of having 6,800 immigrants working in its offices and production units across Brazil. As a result, 4% of the company's workforce now consists of individuals from diverse nationalities. JBS currently stands as one of the largest employers in the country, with over 145,000 employees spread across more than 130 municipalities where the company operates.
Fernando Meller, the Executive Director of Human Resources and Management at JBS, emphasizes that the company attributes its success to the collective skills and experiences of its employees. This is why JBS places high value on and encourages diversity in terms of origins, languages, and cultures among its teams. "This isn't limited to Brazil; it's a policy we implement in all the countries we operate in. In other regions, we also boast diverse workforces with the presence of immigrants. We believe that by integrating knowledge from various sources, we elevate the excellence of our service to our customers".
Meller also notes that this drive to cultivate a diverse team was among the driving factors for the company's participation in Brazil’s “Operation Welcome” program, an initiative by the federal government aimed at supporting immigrants who arrive in Brazil.
JBS operates a permanent recruitment and selection center in Boa Vista and collaborates with numerous NGOs. These partnerships aid employees in developing the necessary skills for their roles within the company. Efforts are also made to assist the families of new hires, offering housing and access to language instruction when required.
To foster an inclusive work environment for immigrant employees, JBS has implemented a distinctive integration system. This system ensures that employees can access company information in various languages and dialects, including details about benefits, safety protocols, and training materials.
Each unit within the company also provides access to Language Lines, a database comprising over 200 languages to facilitate clear communication in the workplace. Professionals from different countries enjoy the same benefits as their peers.
Meller highlights the vital role played by JBS's integration system in Brazil’s "Operation Welcome" program, especially for immigrants who hadn't yet mastered the language. "In this case, in addition to the support initiatives available to all new immigrant employees, we implemented a 'sponsorship' project due to the unique circumstances they faced after abruptly leaving their home countries. In this project, seasoned employees assist new hires in integrating into the workplace", explains Meller. "We have numerous employees who joined us through the "Operation Welcome" program, rebuilt their lives, and are now pursuing careers at JBS. Some even refer the company to other immigrants".
The Executive Director of Human Resources and Management further mentions the company's "JBS Without Borders" initiative. This program facilitates the movement of Brazilian employees to work in JBS operations abroad, promoting the exchange of knowledge and experiences across different units worldwide. This year's edition of the program offered 1,500 opportunities spanning various production and administrative roles at JBS Australia.
"JBS Without Borders" is a program that not only provides our employees with professional development opportunities but also serves as a means to reinforce our culture and strategy of building teams enriched with diverse experiences and backgrounds across all of our units", states Meller.
JBS, which today serves customers in more than 190 nations around the world, has more than 260 thousand employees globally, in production units and offices on all continents, in countries such as Brazil, USA, Canada, United Kingdom, Australia and China, among others.
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